RESORT:
Municipalities of Briga Alta, Roccaforte Mondovì and Chiusa Pesio; Valli Tanaro, Ellero e Pesio; Province of Cuneo
LENGTH:
2 days / 1 night
PROGRAMME:
Fascinating trail to discover Ligurian Alps through the characteristic landscapes of one the most important karst areas in Italy. Cultural references won’t be missed, with examples of religious and alpine architecture (Chartreuse of Pesio, hamlet of Carnino) as well as historical ones (Via del Sale – the Route of Salt).

1st day: meeting at the station of Mondovì at 9.00 a.m. Transfer by small coach to Pesio Valley. Visit to the Chartreuse of Pesio, whose origins date back to 1173. Transfer by small coach to Pian delle Gorre (1030 m), where the hike will start (about 11 a.m.). Ascent to Garelli refuge (1965 m high) with arrival mid-afternoon (packed lunch along the way). Dinner and overnight stay in refuge. Total height difference circa 950m uphill, difficulty for hikers (E).

2nd day: departure 8 a.m. Ascent to Porta Sestrera (2225m) and descent to Valle Ellero at Mondovì Refuge (q. 1761m). Back up again, in a typical karst environment, alongh the trail of an old "Route of Salt” up to Saline Pass (2174 m) where you will notice some rare botanical species, such as orchids. Packed lunch. Descent to Tanaro Valley at Lower Carnino (1387m) and short ascent again to Upper Carnino (1397m) to admire some examples of typical Alpine architecture (circa 4 p.m.). Return by bus to Mondovì statio (circa 7 p.m.). Total height difference circa 680m uphill and 1250m downhill, difficulty for hikers (E).
MIN/MAX NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS FORESEEN:
min 7 - max 16 people
PRICE:
€ 170,00
The fee includes:transfers by small coach to Mondovì station, to Pian delle Gorre and from Carnino to Mondovì station. Half board at Garelli Refuge. Packed lunches on both days. Nature guide. Insurance. Information material about the trail.
The fee doesn’t include:
possibility to prolong the stay to visit surrounding valleys, rich with nature, food and wine and architectural hints.
PERIOD OF AVAILABILITY OF THE OFFER:
25 June / 15 September